Behavioral Health Case Manager

Santo Domingo Tribe • Santo Domingo Pueblo, NM

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About The Position

Behavioral Health Case Manager About Santo Domingo: For over 400 years, Santo Domingo Pueblo has been one of the central Indian Pueblos in New Mexico. Located between Albuquerque and Santa Fe, along the I-25 corridor, over 25 different departments with more than 200 employees work together to bring the expanding top-of-line services to over 5000 members of Santo Domingo Pueblo. We work hard together while honoring the traditions and work-life balance that allows each one of us to be the best versions of ourselves. About Our Work Environment: Our work environment has: Friendly staff Supportive work environment Flexibility And is community service driven We offer a generous leave policy that includes vacation, holidays, and administrative days that equal up to 54 days off in a year. Affordable medical plans, health, dental, and vision. Competitive 401k retirement plan, and amenities aimed at creating a solid work/life balance. Summary of Position: The Kewa Family Wellness Center Case Manager (CPSW Credentialed) will engage in a wide range of activities including client intake & orientation, intensive case management, group facilitation, advocacy, motivational interviewing, linkage to appropriate resources, community and relationship building, skill building, mentoring, goal setting, and more to empower clients and promote optimal functioning within the community. The KFWC Case Manager, under supervision, are responsible for promoting a supportive-oriented system of care, providing support for staff and clients during crises, and serving as a mentor/role model demonstrating competency in recovery, effective coping skills, and self-help strategies. Per New Mexico State Certified Peer Support Worker Credentialing Standards, CPSW's must have had history of mental health illness and/or addiction and is currently experiencing full recovery. CPSW's must have no history of alcohol or other drug misuse for a period of three years before employment.

Requirements

• High school diploma and MUST hold a Certified Peer Support Worker (CPSW) State Credential.
• Knowledge of clinical substances use disorder modalities, theories, philosophies, and treatment outcomes.
• Knowledgeable in the area of trauma informed care and crises intervention.
• General knowledge and experience in higher level case management.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Xcel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
• Knowledge of local and regional resources
• Previous experience working with Native American communities preferred; must be sensitive to tribal customs and traditions and work with a diverse clientele.
• Excellent listening, oral and written communication skills that will enable you to work with high-risk clientele and families and to focus the efforts on client's well-being and to meet Santo Domingo Pueblo's goals and objectives.
• Work irregular hours including after-hours weekends, holidays, and on-call.
• Must be energetic, creative, and able to work as part of a community resource team and be culturally competent and responsive.
• Must be able to satisfactorily pass a background check and new hire drug screen.
• Valid New Mexico driver's license with ability to meet Santo Domingo Pueblo liability insurance requirements and maintain eligibility for insurance.
• CPSW's must have had history of mental health illness and/or addiction and is currently experiencing full recovery.
• CPSW's must have no history of alcohol or other drug misuse for a period of three years before employment.

Nice To Haves

• Conversational or Fluent Keres Language Preferred
• Associates Arts / bachelor's degree Preferred
• Previous experience working with Native American communities preferred; must be sensitive to tribal customs and traditions and work with a diverse clientele.

Responsibilities

• client intake & orientation
• intensive case management
• group facilitation
• advocacy
• motivational interviewing
• linkage to appropriate resources
• community and relationship building
• skill building
• mentoring
• goal setting
• promote a supportive-oriented system of care
• providing support for staff and clients during crises
• serving as a mentor/role model demonstrating competency in recovery, effective coping skills, and self-help strategies

Benefits

• generous leave policy that includes vacation, holidays, and administrative days that equal up to 54 days off in a year.
• Affordable medical plans, health, dental, and vision.
• Competitive 401k retirement plan, and amenities aimed at creating a solid work/life balance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED